Lie-Cheat-Steal

November 23rd, 2015 at 4:17 PM ^

So tragic, young lad taken way too soon.  The grace and strength in which the Carr family handled this was incredible.  Creating the Chad Tough foundation and making every last moment of the young boy's life meaningful is inspirational.

While others would be paralyzed with greif and fear, this family did right by their son and all victims of cancer present and future. Make every moment count!

Godspeed,

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Goggles Paisano

November 23rd, 2015 at 4:20 PM ^

Tears running down my face as I pray for the Carr family.  As a dad of 3 and a man of faith, I pray for peace, understanding, and strength for the Carr family.  Today, Chad is restored. He is whole and he sits with our savior.  

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kehnonymous

November 23rd, 2015 at 4:33 PM ^

When I saw this, the first thing I saw (without seeing the title) was the '100% worst thing ever' tagline which, as we all know, was deployed early and often in 2014 for reasons almost entirely relating to the football team.  And so, for a split second, my heart leapt up to my throat as I wondered who amongst Peppers, Lewis, Chesson, etc. was injured prior to the OSU game or whatnot.  Then I saw the actual post title and my heart sank to the very depths of my gullet.

It goes without saying that this use of the '100% worst thing ever' completely overshadows every other instance of the tag, combined.  That we'd all made our peace with the cold knowledge of Chad Carr's worsening condition didn't help much to soften the blow.  It's gives one pause to think of how we all check MGoBlog daily (and obsessively) to chroncle the ups and downs of our favorite team and how to see the news today brings us back to how trivial it all is next to the Carr family's ordeal.  Yes, sure, certainly, I hope we win Saturday but we'd all give up this and all future wins in a heartbeat if it could somehow guarantee that no parent would ever have to bury their 5-year old child.

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TA2

November 23rd, 2015 at 5:02 PM ^

Rest in peace, Chad. You will be forever remembered amongst the Michigan family and fan base. Condolences to the Carr family, I will keep you in my thoughts.



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SeattleChris

November 23rd, 2015 at 5:05 PM ^

That is one devastating photo. My heart goes out to the Carr family - my wife is a '99 RN specializing in Pediatric Oncology and has seen this bastard of a disease firsthand; it's one of the worst pediatric cancers there are. RIP Chad hell of a fight you put up.

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epicHAIL

November 23rd, 2015 at 5:13 PM ^

can't even get through reading the comments, as a dad of 3 I can't imagine being strong enough to go through such pain. my family and i will say a prayer tonight for the little man and his family. know in your short time here you have impacted and made a difference in alot of peoples lives. RIP little guy.



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AlwaysBlue

November 23rd, 2015 at 5:20 PM ^

to the entire family. May Chad always be a reminder of what truly is important, may the family find strength in their faith and the many acts of love Chad inspired.

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The Denarding

November 23rd, 2015 at 5:38 PM ^

I have two boys about Chad's age. They are everything about my life that is worth living. I didn't know how much I could love until they came into my life. When they sleep in my arms or say I love you daddy spontaneously every thing in life that has ever weighed me down lifts away. That picture encapsulates everything about unconditional love that is both easy and hard. Their pain is over but your heart will always hurt. Just know Carr's that we all are carrying that hurt to because the burden of loss should never be shared in solitude. Prayers and thoughts....prayers and thoughts



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mkelleycpa

November 23rd, 2015 at 6:16 PM ^

Thank you for sharing your journey with young Chad.  He inspired so many people.  I hope that your family can find peace in the days that follow.  I will be praying for you.

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MichiganStudent

November 23rd, 2015 at 6:20 PM ^

As a father, I couldn't imagine the pain the Carr family is going through. I'm not a very religious person, but all of my thoughts and prayers go their way.



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Elmer

November 23rd, 2015 at 6:40 PM ^

I have to hold off tears every time I see that photo.  Looks just like my son at that same age.  

I do firmly believe that Chad is in an awesome place right now, without pain and with incredible joy.  

My deepest sympathies go out to the Carr family.

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webbertucky

November 23rd, 2015 at 7:19 PM ^

Just looking at that picture makes me start to cry. That poor family. And not to take anything away from the Carr family but you know this is happening all over the world with other kids too without the publicity. But you just don't even think about all those since it isn't in the news like Chad. Rest in peace kid. Prayers to the family. 100% worst thing ever indeed.

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6tyrone6

November 23rd, 2015 at 7:20 PM ^

painfull than this for the Carr family I am so sorry for their loss. I took my son to AA when he was 7 or 8 and we saw coach Carr in the parking lot, I pointed him out and he saw me and my boy and I swear I have never seen a more geniune smile from an adult, he glowed at us a boy and his dad just snooping around looking for anything to do with the team. At that moment he became my favorite coach. I am so sorry and wish only the best for this fine family.

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Mr. Yost

November 23rd, 2015 at 8:01 PM ^

I don't have words for these types of things. So I give all my love, all my thoughts and all my prayers. I wish I could give so much more.

Rest in peace, Chad.

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BellGoBlue

November 23rd, 2015 at 8:12 PM ^

They are making me tear up again. Trying to explain to my 3 and 6 year old why daddy is ok and just sad that a little boy, who they don't know, died is more than I can handle right now.

I read about tragic children death too often and don't get overly emotional, but this one especially hurts because we all have been following Chad's story for so long.

I lost it this afternoon when I read the tweet at lunch.

RIP Chad.

Go Blue.

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Inflammable Flame

November 23rd, 2015 at 11:48 PM ^

I literally burst into tears looking at this pic. I have a toddler son who walks around saying "Go Blue" and cheering when his dad cheers...I could not imagine my son fighting a battle that I had to just stand by and watch. Quite cliche, but this really does put things in perspective. Just heard a shout out on MNF to Chad Carr as well, as they were referencing Nate Solders son. Thoughts to him as well. Signing off to go hold my son and cry again

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zataomm7

November 24th, 2015 at 2:18 AM ^

at the photo for too long.  So much sadness.  

Having seen it today at work, tonight I let my 1.5 and 3.5 year old sons stay up past their bedtime so we could wrestle and play a bit longer than usual.

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LurkingLikeLar…

November 24th, 2015 at 5:57 AM ^

I've personally had 3 family members succumb to this dreaded disease but at least they'd lived past 40. Seeing it happen to a child is unbearable. Prayers to the Carr family and the entire Michigan family as well. Forever #chadtough

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